Business Leaders Meet With President Obama At White House

Business Leaders Meet With President Obama At White House

Business Leaders Meet With President Obama At White House

Chip Somodevilla

Walmart President and CEO Michael Terry Duke leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Walmart President and CEO Michael Terry Duke leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Business Leaders Meet With President Obama At White House

Chip Somodevilla

Uniformed Secret Service officers allow some journalists to interview Xerox Chairman and CEO Ursula M. Burns while keeping others back as she leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. Xerox announced today that 2,500 employees would be laid off by the end of the year. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Uniformed Secret Service officers allow some journalists to interview Xerox Chairman and CEO Ursula M. Burns while keeping others back as she leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. Xerox announced today that 2,500 employees would be laid off by the end of the year. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Business Leaders Meet With President Obama At White House

Chip Somodevilla

Dow Chemical Company President, Chairman and CEO Andrew Liveris (L) leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Dow Chemical Company President, Chairman and CEO Andrew Liveris (L) leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Business Leaders Meet With President Obama At White House

Chip Somodevilla

Chevron Chairman and CEO John S. Watson (L) leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Chevron Chairman and CEO John S. Watson (L) leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Business Leaders Meet With President Obama At White House

Chip Somodevilla

Honeywell Chairman and CEO David M. Cote leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Honeywell Chairman and CEO David M. Cote leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Business Leaders Meet With President Obama At White House

Chip Somodevilla

Honeywell Chairman and CEO David M. Cote leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Honeywell Chairman and CEO David M. Cote leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Business Leaders Meet With President Obama At White House

Chip Somodevilla

Honeywell Chairman and CEO David M. Cote leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Honeywell Chairman and CEO David M. Cote leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Business Leaders Meet With President Obama At White House

Chip Somodevilla

Walmart President and CEO Michael Terry Duke leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Walmart President and CEO Michael Terry Duke leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Business Leaders Meet With President Obama At White House

Chip Somodevilla

Walmart President and CEO Michael Terry Duke leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Walmart President and CEO Michael Terry Duke leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Business Leaders Meet With President Obama At White House

Chip Somodevilla

Walmart President and CEO Michael Terry Duke leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Walmart President and CEO Michael Terry Duke leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Business Leaders Meet With President Obama At White House

Chip Somodevilla

Virginia Marie 'Ginni' Rometty leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Virginia Marie 'Ginni' Rometty leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Business Leaders Meet With President Obama At White House

Chip Somodevilla

Walmart President and CEO Michael Terry Duke leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Walmart President and CEO Michael Terry Duke leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit.

Walmart President and CEO Michael Terry Duke leaves the West Wing... News PhotoAttending,Barack Obama,Business,Corporate Business,Economy,International Landmark,Leadership,Leaving,Meeting,One Person,People,Politics,President,US President,USA,Vertical,Waist Up,Wal-mart,Washington DC,White House - Washington DCPhotographer Chip SomodevillaCollection: Getty Images News 2012 Getty ImagesWASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 14: Walmart President and CEO Michael Terry Duke leaves the West Wing after attending a meeting with President Barack Obama and other business leaders at the White House November 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Obama is holding a series of meetings this week with business, labor and political leaders to discuss ways to continue to improve the economy and reduce the deficit. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)